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E972 LVC

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,143 mi
Last recorded79,143 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE972 LVC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner arches corroded and holed

Fail 28 Apr 2022 79,143 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner arches corroded and holed

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,088 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner arches corroded and holed

Fail 27 Apr 2021 79,078 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner arches corroded and holed

Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 78,432 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged cable split (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire down front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 78,116 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bothn rear wheel bearings slight play

chips in windscreen

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front exhuast pipe fouling on offside driveshaft

nearside rear tyre perished between tread

number plate light very dull

offside front outer cv boot very small hole

offside front tyre perished

steering lock cant be locked in position

Pass 5 Aug 2017 77,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2017 77,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,054 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear worn smooth on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drive shaft touching exhaust down pipe

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 May 2016 76,052 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear worn smooth on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drive shaft touching exhaust down pipe

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

resecure rear axle brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2014 72,628 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 72,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,643 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2012 70,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 67,357 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 67,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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E972 LVC is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E972 LVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E972 LVC is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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